Open application period for the Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award

The National Journalism Award Foundation, an entity attached to the Ministry of People’s Power for Communication and Information, opened the period for applications to opt for the Simón Bolívar National Journalism Award.

From April 14 to May 14, 2021, Venezuelan and foreign social communicators residing in the country, as well as those who carry out communication-related activities, will be able to participate in this year’s edition.

The best informative, opinion, interpretive and research works will be recognized in the television, radio, print, digital, graphic, community, popular or alternative image, teaching and research categories.

This year the qualifying jury is made up by prominent journalists: Nieves Valdez, Wendys Olivo, Alejandro Silva, Rubén Wisotzki, Alexis Vega and Ildegar Gil, who invite you to review the award rules through the www.fpnp.com website.

The awards will be presented within the framework of the National Journalist Day, which is celebrated in Venezuela on June 27, in honor of Simón Bolívar and in commemoration of the founding of the Correo del Orinoco.